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Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The grant from the Virage techno-manufacturier program provides funding of up to 25% of project costs, with a maximum of $75,000 for equipment acquisition or $25,000 for developing AI solutions, to help Laval-based businesses enhance their digital transformation and automation. Eligible activities include purchasing equipment, developing innovative AI solutions, and initial use of existing AI solutions, aimed at increasing competitiveness and ensuring business sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital shift and automation to increase competitiveness in Quebec and internationally.
- Acquisition of equipment to enhance production capacity.
- Development and integration of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence, including machine learning and natural language processing.
- Utilization of an existing artificial intelligence solution for client companies of firms accelerated by TerroX.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
- Companies based on the territory of Laval
- Businesses in the manufacturing sector
- Businesses engaged in production activities
- Companies that are clients of accelerated businesses and participants in TerroX cohorts (for the AI Solutions category)
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies or industries that do not align with its specific aims. Restrictions are in place to target strategic goals and sectors for economic transformation.
- Companies not established in Laval.
- Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or social enterprises.
- Businesses without manufacturing or production activities.
- Start-ups operating for less than two years.
- Companies unable to demonstrate financial capability to sustain operations.
- Projects with expenses or commitments confirmed prior to grant application acknowledgment.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition costs of equipment and accessory components (excluding materials, inventories, and other supplies).
- Related expenses for equipment acquisition (maximum 15% of the acquisition cost):
- Direct costs related to equipment installation: transportation and improvements to premises.
- Costs for acquisition and installation of software.
- Professional fees related to the project.
- Direct labor costs assigned to the project, limited to the hourly rate.
- Development and integration costs of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence.
- Initial fees and first-year usage costs of an existing solution based on artificial intelligence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies established in the territory of Laval, Quebec.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- An enterprise can only apply for financial aid under one section per project, and no combination of sections is allowed.
- The program is structured in a personalized support journey alongside public and private partners within Laval's economic ecosystem.
- The support journey is divided into three phases: Diagnostic, Plan Development, and Project Implementation.
- For equipment and AI Development sections, submission of the diagnostic and implementation plan is required as part of the application process during Phase III.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing?
The grant from the Virage techno-manufacturier program provides funding of up to 25% of project costs, with a maximum of $75,000 for equipment acquisition or $25,000 for developing AI solutions, to help Laval-based businesses enhance their digital transformation and automation. Eligible activities include purchasing equipment, developing innovative AI solutions, and initial use of existing AI solutions, aimed at increasing competitiveness and ensuring business sustainability.
How much funding can be received?
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program?
To be eligible for the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program, you must:
The company must be a for-profit entity legally constituted in Quebec or Canada.
The company must be located in the Laval territory.
The company must operate in the manufacturing sector or engage in production activities.
What expenses are eligible under Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing?
Digital shift and automation to increase competitiveness in Quebec and internationally.
Acquisition of equipment to enhance production capacity.
Development and integration of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence, including machine learning and natural language processing.
Utilization of an existing artificial intelligence solution for client companies of firms accelerated by TerroX.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing?
You can contact Laval Economique or by phone at 4388231468.
Where is the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing available?
The Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing program is available Laval, Quebec.
Is the Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing is a Grant and Funding